Wordnet 3.0
NOUN (1)
1.
the dissolved matter in a solution;
the component of a solution that changes its state;
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Solute \So*lute"\, a. [L. solutus, p. p. of solvere to loosen.
See Solve.]
1. Loose; free; liberal; as, a solute interpretation. [Obs.]
--Bacon.
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2. Relaxed; hence; merry; cheerful. [R.]
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A brow solute, and ever-laughing eye. --Young.
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3. Soluble; as, a solute salt. [Obs.]
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4. (Bot.) Not adhering; loose; -- opposed to adnate; as, a
solute stipule.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Solute \So*lute"\, v. t.
1. To dissolve; to resolve. [Obs.]
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2. To absolve; as, to solute sin. [Obs.] --Bale.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
solute
n 1: the dissolved matter in a solution; the component of a
solution that changes its state